What air force division did LeMay command in Europe?
1st Air
7th Air
3rd Air
5th Air
Answer
LeMay took command of the 3rd Air Division, a strategic bombing unit based in England, in January 1942. The division played a pivotal role in the Allied bombing campaign against Nazi Germany, conducting numerous air raids on industrial targets, infrastructure, and military installations deep within enemy territory. LeMay's leadership and innovative use of aerial strategies proved instrumental in weakening German defenses and paving the way for the Allied victory.
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